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Mike Shanahan offers grim injury update

By
Rick Maese

Following Sunday's 19-16 overtime win at Tennessee, Coach Mike Shanahan said he's not certain how many of his injured Redskins will be able to return to the lineup a week from now against the Minnesota Vikings.

Shanahan opened his post-game comments, joking that reporters would have to specify each injured player because he couldn't remember them all. When he finally went down the list, he didn't sound optimistic about several players.

He said that running back Clinton Portis would be a "long shot" to play next week after aggravating his groin injury. Portis, however, said after the game that he hopes the pain was simply caused by scar tissue and he hopes to be healthy enough next Sunday.

Shanahan also said that safety LaRon Landry (Achilles) and cornerback Carlos Rogers (hamstring) would be unlikely to play against the Vikings. Linebackers Lorenzo Alexander (hamstring) and Rocky McIntosh (groin) also could miss the game.

The coach wasn't as certain about the status of center Casey Rabach.

"We'll give him an MRI," Shanahan said. "Very sore right now in his knee."

Shanahan said that running back Chad Simpson, who injured his foot during pregame warm-ups, would require surgery this week. That could mean the Redskins will have to add a running back before the Vikings come to town.

It's clear that this years Redskins are a team that does not give up. That alone is a big improvement from recent years. I'm impressed with the way our team fought through all of the injuries to win a game on the road after a short week and a tough loss.

The playoffs are still a posibility, but the road ahead continues to be tough. Our injury situation is getting to be scary. I think that next week we'll say hello to James Davis and possibly one of our rookie O-linemen. Also, we're suddenly prety thin at LB. Glad next week is the Vikings at home. I think that even in our current condition, that is a winable game. Not looking forward to the next game on the road against NY unless we're a bit healthier by then.

Not happy about all of the injuries, but would like to see Montgomery get some run at center for Rabach. Hicks will likely be back at RG which will be a help. I was impressed by the pass protection from our O-Line as McNabb had plenty of time on most plays. The lack of a top-flight WR besides Moss really hampers the offense. It was good to see Cooley back in the act in the second half and Fred Davis getting some PT.

I'm more concerned about the defense minus Landry, McIntosh, Alexander, and Rogers next week. We're pretty thin at LB and McIntosh and Alexander were consistent. Hopefully, they'll only be out for a week or two. Buchanon is a good third corner, but he wasn't really challenged playing against the Titans. Next week will be a different story vs. Minnesota.

Real pleased with a hard fought win tonight. Either the makeshift OL is better than the starters or Tenn is not as good as advertised. Like the fact we beat'em and they beat Philthy and phallus. Is it safe to say now that this year's team is an improvement over last year's? I think so. Got one more win and I think I see another next week. HTTR.

The game was exciting. The closer I get to having a heart attack, the better the game.

Posted by: iH8dallas | November 21, 2010 5:58 PM

Or it's an indictment of your diet...either way, it was good to see us win.

As I was telling everyone all week...the ugliness of the Philly loss caused many to pronounce us dead. Greatly exaggerated, no?
This is an average team that is capable of good moments and bad moments. This week was a good moment...on a short week, shorthanded, and with everyone counting them out, the Skins rolled into Tennessee and knocked off a pretty good Titan team. Great step in the right direction.

Anyone else immediately think "Bodybag Game 2.0" while they were watching this game? Hope it's not as bad as it looks...

Why not? The Bodybag Game saw 9 Skins leave the game injured. This game was (last I saw) 8. It's right definitely right there...

Posted by: brownwood26 | November 21, 2010 6:36 PM

The Philly Body bag game was different. It was violent and guys were getting blown up. There was a distinct difference between the games even if the numbers were close. The division rivalry aspect also had to also be a factor.

Just catching up on the in-game blogging (I don't see how you crazy SOBs can do that during the game but more power to you)...funny how some of you fair weather busters wanted to bench McNabb, saying we're finished, et al. A 5 year old's impetuousness has nothing on some of you guys (Think, Post come to mind). Anyhow, great win, big gut check after last week's debacle. As Flounder and scamp said - stick by your team...at least wait till we've lost to throw dirt on our grave. And yes, James Davis will be on the roster next week. Really hope Keiland is OK - he looks like the truth. CP was running really well, hope he can go too. As for LaRon and Carlos being "doubtful" - that's just Shanny being Shanny. I think they both will play.

Also, big shout out to 5, 89 and the entire patchwork line...dare I say Stephon Heyer is your new starting RG?? And last but not least, redemption for Gano- I still am not in love with him but hey, he won the game today. I guess you roll with him...for now...

Why not? The Bodybag Game saw 9 Skins leave the game injured. This game was (last I saw) 8. It's right definitely right there...

Posted by: brownwood26 | November 21, 2010 6:36 PM

The Philly Body bag game was different. It was violent and guys were getting blown up. There was a distinct difference between the games even if the numbers were close. The division rivalry aspect also had to be a factor.

First game back and CP reinjures himself. He looked GOOD, but... probably should not have played so soon. On a different note, though, do all these injuries bear any relationship to the "voluntary" offseason practices? Further, do they indicate that, perhaps, this coach does NOT know how to condition a team? Just thinking out loud...

Was it just me..or did that make shift O line give McNabb his best protection of the year on a play by play basis?
Casey is too small and weak to handle the big nose guards.
They began with Trent..now, they need 5 more O linemen...of good quality..maybe 6.

Character win for sure. Oline looked better than it has in years. Hard to tell. Was that Tenn.'s bad play or Oline's great play? McNabb still making bonehead throws and actually lucky he did not have at least two more int's. However, he looked a bit more comfortable. Man, that late throw to Gallo. The over throw to Moss in 1st qtr. Low throw to Cooley. He cleans that up and he would be rocking. 80 QB rating is an improvement though

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